ALLOW YOUR TRUE NATURE TO SHINE THROUGH
WITH MARK + Anna Balfe-Taylor
A 5-NIGHT 6-DAY EXPERIENCE
At a Peaceful retreat Property in Portugal
June 16—21, 2024
Release the routine, connect to yourself, & RENEW
Join us in Portugal for a unique yoga experience that will change your life.
When you are taken out of the hustle of your day-to-day, and arrive at this retreat, your soul will be fed in a new way.
Six days of calm grounding and exploration to feed your heart and soul. You will be led through relaxing practice and become open to new and exciting ways to relate to life. Leave your routine and mindset at home, and be ready for an experience that will unwind your mind and body.
This is 6 days of nature, beauty, community, and connection that will leave you feeling empowered, reinvigorated, balanced, and empowered to return to your truest nature and self.
We welcome you to an experience that will refresh and renew your year.
See you there! Mark and Anna
THIS RETREAT IS FOR…
+ Lovers of yoga who wish to expand their practice, rest, and renew
+ High achievers that may be overworked, stressed, or bored with routine
+ Adventurers who want a break from the day-to-day and wish to experience a new environment
+ Open-minded individuals who want to be re-inspired and re-connect to their practice and true nature
+ Those looking for a deeper connection to their body and self
Come with an open mind, open the body, and rejuvenate in new ways!
YOU’LL LEAVE THIS RETREAT WITH…
+ A new sense of freedom, empowerment, and vitality
+ A renewed and embodied belief system about what yourself and life
+ Clarity on what you want next
+ A sense of bonding/friendship with a like-minded community
+ Newfound tools and practices to open the body and care for the mind
+ A refreshed, energized & reinvigorated feeling from an open heart and connection to yourself
YOUR RETREAT INCLUDES
+ Workshops, classes, & rituals with Mark & Anna
+ Fresh + locally sourced meals per day prepared by a private Chef
+ Vin/Yin Practice
+ Yin and Meditation Practice
+ Triggerpoint therapy workshops
+ Sunset Meditation & Breathwork
+ Pool, Infrared Sauna + Jacuzzi
+ Nature Hikes + Walking meditations
+ Airport Transfer on retreat start/departure days
*airfare not included
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”
A DAY ON RETREAT + IN COMMUNITY
The retreat schedule will be perfectly curated to support you. From classes and workshops to free time to explore the beautiful town or sip smoothies by the pool - there will be a balance of yoga practice and time to fill yourself up.
Mark and Anna will lead you through two daily classes and a trigger workshop with breathwork. These experiences will be slow, expansive, and connected. Between classes and workshops, we will have healthy meals at the venue, time to relax by the pool, and take trips to the beach or hikes around the beautiful Lagoa. The full schedule will be sent to all guests prior to the retreat.
Here is a sneak peek at a few of Mark + Anna’s Workshops + Classes:
Vin/Yin : A blended class of two styles. Using the vinyasa component to activate the body, build strength, gain endurance, and build heat. A yin component to work on targeted areas of the body with a passive approach to developing mobility, flexibility, and injury rehabilitation. A perfect class to do if not quite feeling the draw of the extremely challenging Powerflow classes.
Yin: Anna and Mark provide their twist on yin classes. A holistic approach to gaining a better range of movement, injury rehabilitation and prevention, and a great class to connect to self and your breath. The class is a wonderful way to wind down after an active day with flexibility and calm being the goal. Yin is a calm, relaxing, meditative class and is suitable for all levels and abilities.
Powerflow: A challenging sequence of asana to test your mettle, linking movement to breathe and peppering in peak poses to challenge all levels.
Triggerpoint Therapy: Mark is a certified trigger point teacher. Learn directly what trigger points are, how they are created, and the ways they commonly manifest in the body. Learn to treat the most common trigger point locations in each of these areas: head and neck, shoulder, upper back, elbow, forearm, and hand etc. In doing so you will sharpen your body awareness and skills in identifying individual muscles that relate to various aches and pains.
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
Anna Balfe-Taylor
A rare ballerina and dancer, Anna has excelled across the world. Dancing in Australia, Japan, & Portugal, Anna ended up spending 8 years as a headliner in the world-famous Crazyhorse in Paris. Her success led her to help the show expand to the U.S. as La Femme and danced at Forte Deuce until becoming a soloist for 9 years at the Cirque de Soleil show, Zumanity.
In 2015, Anna retired at her peak and became a yoga & fitness instructor upon marrying Mark. She has since created an aerial yoga program and has a huge following for Barre, Pilates, and Yoga in Las Vegas.
Anna is known for her clarity in instruction, ability to see and understand bodies, and her high standard of practice. She also has a rare ability to truly connect with her students which has resulted in her loyal fan base. She continues to inspire both on the mat and through her ability to lead and conduct her training with her partner Mark. Known as a power couple they are both fun and full of wisdom.
Mark Balfe-Taylor
Mark is a Senior Master Instructor E-RYT 500, Bikram, Moksha, Baron Baptiste Power Vinyasa, Doug Swenson's Sadhana Yoga Chi, and Jennifer Wolfe's Pre-Natal Pregnancy Recently mentioned in Yoga Journal's Yoga Buzz blog for his new hot yoga sequence, Revitalize,
Mark officially began yoga in 2003 with Bikram Yoga based in Seoul, South Korea.
In 2005. He completed the last Bikram Yoga training in Beverly Hills and began teaching in San Diego, and Vancouver before arriving back in Seoul in 2006. After a couple of years managing three locations, he moved to the U.S. to manage a studio in Las Vegas. Mark helped the transition out of Bikram Yoga to diversify styles and added Modo(Moksha)Yoga, Baron Baptiste, Doug Swenson, and various other trainings including yin training by the originator Paulie Zink and Bernie Clarke.
Mark helped create a franchise that included fitness classes that had celebrity investment and later expanded internationally. As a trainer since 2011, Mark has helped numerous students become teachers, taught trainers across the country in the styles he created for the franchise, and maintains popular classes in Las Vegas. Mark is known for encouraging his students to push themselves to grow physically, mentally and is a trusted facilitator. He just loves bringing people together from around the world through yoga.
HEAVENLY Made-Over ACCOMMODATIONS
FERARRIA PRIVATE ROOM (ONE PERSON ONLY)
A gorgeous and spacious private room with a large double bed, a new and modern bathroom with a large shower, fan, toiletries, wifi, and a terrace. Each room is located in one of the two houses with views of tranquil landscape and nature. This room can be booked privately or it can be shared with your partner or close friend for an extra fee.
FERRARIA SHARED ROOM (FRIENDS OR COUPLES ONLY)
Each shared room is charming with 2 single beds, or a large double bed) a modern bathroom with an ample shower, a fan, toiletries, wifi, and a terrace. Each room is located in one of the two houses with views of tranquil landscape and nature. Please book both persons at one time.
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WE WELCOME YOU TO
ALLOW YOUR TRUE NATURE TO SHINE
join us and commit to slowing down & Your life will NEVER BE THE SAME
$1,000 Deposit Reserves Your Spot
Space is limited to 22 guests!
If you are joining with your partner, please book two spots in the shared room option.
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CASA NA FERRARIA — Your Sanctuary
in LagoA de Albufeira, Portugal
Welcome to your home for the week! Casa Na Ferraria is a renovated farm and retreat venue, offering inspiration and community for the modern traveler. About half an hour's drive south of Lisbon by the magnificent blue lagoon Lago De Albuferia, the air is filled with the perfume of eucalyptus trees. Strolls through native forests will make you forget that you are just miles away from the city.
Casa Na Ferraria consists of three separate houses, each one with carefully designed bedrooms and equipped with thoughtful details to enjoy a silent, peaceful, and beautiful time.
Everything is made to allow you to unwind and reset into a more balanced, natural lifestyle. The homes are filled with natural light and plenty of space to spend outside of your classes and workshops. There are two swimming pools and two hot tubs onsite as well as a clear light infrared sauna, a permaculture garden, and walking paths in every direction. Each meal will be prepared by a private chef, catered around nourishing the body + mind with fresh, local ingredients!
Each day is a celebration, where you will practice surrounded by tranquil landscapes, a perfect blend of peace and natural wonder to reconnect. A 100 square meter outdoor yoga deck nestled in nature, providing a stunning view of the surrounding field, a 250 square meter indoor yoga space, a dedicated massage room, carefully chosen amenities using handmade and natural soap products using raw ingredients and sustainable packaging that you will find in each of the houses. From the moment you arrive, the beauty of the buildings, the old renovated houses, the old rejuvenated wood, the soft colors, the delicious food, the sunlight. It all feels warm, it all feels at peace.
Casa Na Ferraria is situated 5 km from the stunning nature reserve Lagoa de Albufeira, an area that is known for its beautiful blue lagoons with white-sandy beaches, breathtaking trekking opportunities, and untouched wildlife. The breathtaking Atlantic coast of Portugal, with cliffs, trails, and sandy coves, is about 10 km or a bike ride away. It's pure magic.
About LagoA de Albufeira + Getting There
Casa Na Ferraria is tucked away in nature by the Lagoa de Albufeira and easily accessible from Lisbon via car, taxi and Uber which is about a 30-minutes drive away.
We recommend flying into Lisbon (LIS). and taking our shuttle to Casa Na Ferraria (up to 1 hour drive).
We suggest landing at or before 2pm on June 16, and depart after 2pm on June 21. This will ensure you do not miss any classes or workshops. Airport transfer is included on arrival and departure days from the Lisbon Airport.
Check-in at Casa Na Ferraria begins at 4pm on arrival day, and check-out is at 11am on departure day. We are happy to help you research the best flight options and plan extended travel as well. Many of our guests like to spend extra time and extend their trip in Portugal - we highly recommend it if you have extra time! If you need help researching the best flights, email hello@revampretreats.com, and we’ll be happy to help!
WE SUPPORT YOUR ADVENTURE!
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We can’t wait to meet you!
HOW mark & Anna HAve CHANGED LIVES
“The retreat with Mark and Anna was the best retreat I have ever been. Mark and Anna were incredible. Lots of yoga and great workshops. Thank You.”
“This was the first time my husband and I have ever been on a yoga retreat. My husband rarely practices yoga, so I was not quite sure if he would enjoy it as much as I would. I was happily surprised to see how much he truly enjoyed the whole experience. He enjoyed it so much that he said, that this was the first vacation EVER that he actually felt rejuvenated. Mark and Anna not only pushed us to go beyond what we thought possible in our practice, they also facilitated a heart opening through breath work and held space for everyone in the group. To make others feel safe in their most vulnerable state is a gift that Mark and Anna carry. The location selected was spectacular. The retreat center is surrounded by the beautiful Costa Rica jungle, that made us feel like we were in paradise. Their yoga studios overlook nature, and their food was amazing. The Revamp retreat leaders were so great with answering questions and making sure that we had the best experience. Thank you guys for such a magical trip, we will definitely do it again.”
“While I practiced yoga solidly for 7 years before, working with Mark has taken my practice to an unexpected high level. My strength, flexibility and resilience in a heated room have never been better. My knowledge of poses and my ability take on the advanced variations have vastly improved. Mark is an amazing instructor who gives firm direction and stays playful while sharing the coolest playlists. I truly hope to be student for many years to come! ”
“I did not grasp the depth and transformative power of yoga until I experienced Mark’s classes. His guidance and expertise has facilitated the deepening of my practice. My physical strength and flexibility has improved beyond what I thought was possible, more than that my ability to be present and achieve mental clarity I attribute to Mark’s style of teaching.
Mark’s continued guidance and support over the last few years has helped in profound, life changing ways.
I highly recommend Mark’s classes, training programs & retreats for anyone looking to learn from a master teacher and transform using yoga”
“I started along a path with little in mind how much I would transform my life in the steps I was about to take. My goal was to deepen my practice and improve my knowledge of yoga, but halfway through my first training with an incredible mentor and leader in Mark Balfe-Taylor, I knew I wanted to change lives in the way I saw him doing. Mark taught me about the poses, yet his approach was to teach me about myself in the process. You cannot help but be drawn in by his focus to better yourself in all aspect of life. Yoga is about your body, your spirit and your mentality in and outside of the room. I have felt no one else in my 12 years of practice take these objectives so seriously. I don’t have the words enough to thank him, and am truly more blessed to have found him and get the chance to work with him. If you get the chance, don’t pass it up!”
“I have been Mark’s student for 12 years. I fell in love with his classes, teaching methods, and bulldog personality immediately. I had a very competitive spirit for the first few years of my yoga practice and Mark, with his intense intuition, could see and I believe, felt it through my energy in class. I had never experienced a method of movement, teaching, or mental testing such as yoga, whereas I came from a ballet/acrobatic background. I had never been in extreme heat trying to create shapes that I didn’t even know were possible. Every one of Mark’s classes I walked into were packed and I would look around the room. There were people from all walks of life. Mothers, fathers, athletes, handicapped, you name it, and I figured, if everyone else can hang, so can I. Mark also has a tremendous gift as a healer, teacher, and coach. He has the ability to push you to your limit no matter your ability. He has a certain kind of care that makes you want to work as hard as you possibly can in his class. With that being said, I demanded to become as best as I could and with his help during class, after class, private lessons, coaching me on his own time, I developed my practice into a competitor. In 2012/2013, he led me to be the Nevada regional yoga champion, top 25 in the national competition, and silver medalist in the USA yoga world olympics in 2020.”
ARE YOU READY TO reconnect?
We’re so excited to receive and support you on your path to expansion and renewal.
Feel free to join solo and connect with new friends and community.
Or join with a friend or partner, all are welcome.
Space is limited to 20 guests!
$1,000 Deposit Reserves Your Spot
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